President Lai Visits Eswatini; Lai Rui-long: Successfully Upholding National Dignity
President Lai Ching-te visited Eswatini, an African ally, breaking through diplomatic blockade. DPP Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Rui-long praised the efforts for upholding national dignity and deepening Taiwan-Eswatini ties. He also celebrated Mother's Day by distributing carnations at a market.
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(Central News Agency reporter Tsai Meng-yu, Kaohsiung, May 3) President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini, an African diplomatic ally, to begin a state visit. Lai Rui-long, the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) candidate for Kaohsiung mayor, stated today that he commends the efforts of the Presidential Office and the diplomatic and national security teams for successfully upholding national dignity and further advancing Taiwan-Eswatini relations.
Lai Rui-long posted on Facebook today, stating that President Lai successfully broke through the Chinese Communist Party's diplomatic blockade, arriving smoothly in Eswatini, an African diplomatic ally. This not only fulfilled the dignity of a sovereign nation but also demonstrated to the world the concrete results of 'comprehensive diplomacy'.
Lai Rui-long said he believes the sincere friendship between Taiwan and the Kingdom of Eswatini, rooted in mutual protection and shared adversity, will grow even stronger after 58 years, becoming Taiwan's most proud diplomatic medal on the world stage.
In addition, with Mother's Day approaching, Lai Rui-long visited the Gangshan Wenxian Market this morning to distribute carnations. He said that even on Mother's Day, mothers are busy working for their families, and wished all mothers worldwide a 'Happy Mother's Day'.
KMT Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en also visited areas like Gangshan and Meinong over the weekend, expressing gratitude to mothers for their dedication and contributions to families, communities, and society. Ko Chih-en stated her hope to work hand in hand with all mothers and sisters in the future to collectively care for the big family that is Kaohsiung. (Edited by Huang Ming-hsi)1150503
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(Central News Agency reporter Tsai Meng-yu, Kaohsiung, May 3) President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini, an African diplomatic ally, to begin a state visit. Lai Rui-long, the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) candidate for Kaohsiung mayor, stated today that he commends the efforts of the Presidential Office and the diplomatic and national security teams for successfully upholding national dignity and further advancing Taiwan-Eswatini relations.
Lai Rui-long posted on Facebook today, stating that President Lai successfully broke through the Chinese Communist Party's diplomatic blockade, arriving smoothly in Eswatini, an African diplomatic ally. This not only fulfilled the dignity of a sovereign nation but also demonstrated to the world the concrete results of 'comprehensive diplomacy'.
Lai Rui-long said he believes the sincere friendship between Taiwan and the Kingdom of Eswatini, rooted in mutual protection and shared adversity, will grow even stronger after 58 years, becoming Taiwan's most proud diplomatic medal on the world stage.
In addition, with Mother's Day approaching, Lai Rui-long visited the Gangshan Wenxian Market this morning to distribute carnations. He said that even on Mother's Day, mothers are busy working for their families, and wished all mothers worldwide a 'Happy Mother's Day'.
KMT Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en also visited areas like Gangshan and Meinong over the weekend, expressing gratitude to mothers for their dedication and contributions to families, communities, and society. Ko Chih-en stated her hope to work hand in hand with all mothers and sisters in the future to collectively care for the big family that is Kaohsiung. (Edited by Huang Ming-hsi)1150503
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